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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1945

Page

4

Jittery Editorial Echoes of North Carolina Power Shift

In Raleigh, friction between outgoing Governor Broughton and incoming Governor Cherry colors the transition as land transfers and lease deals surface questions of price and motive. Contending agendas and staff upheavals hint at longer term policy shifts affecting state offices and postwar plans.

Raleigh North Carolina Broughton Cherry McMullan Budget Bureau New Bern Avenue Wilmington Street Capitol Square Highway Commission

How Long Raleigh Assembly Adjournment Scramble

In Raleigh the 1945 General Assembly, convened last Wednesday, faces uncertainty over adjournment timing. Predictions range from March 10 to mid April as battles over the State Police bill and hospital care commission recommendations may delay. Costs remain a key variable, with conservatives seeking more fiscal clarity before voting.

Raleigh Cherry State Hospital and Medical Care Commission Assembly

Inaugural Moments at Mansion Mark Start of Cherry Era

Tar Heel officials and dignitaries spent three hours at the mansion reception for Governor Cherry and Mrs. Cherry. The event featured long handshakes for thousands, swollen hands, sore feet, and notable commentary on the lengthy inaugural address. A note said the prior governor had kept prisoners as servants, and new staff observed ongoing changes in the office.

Ballentine Scott Cherry C. Excelle Rouzelle High Point

Inaugural Office Changes Amid Jury Rights Debate

The article notes personnel shifts for Alma Corbitt, Margaret Hooke, and Gertrude Newman with three new staffers Grege Cherry John Harden and Ruth Hobbs and mentions vacant desk spots. It also covers a constitutional amendment proposal to extend jury service rights to women, highlighting wording changes from men to persons and potential Supreme Court implications.

Alma Corbitt Margaret Hooke Gertrude Newman Grege Cherry Melville Broughton John Harden Charles Flack Ruth Hobbs Kate Humphrey Ben Thornton Myrtle Honeycutt Capitol Cherry Ballentine Honeycutt Broughton Harris Senate Price Rockingham Loftin Buncombe Supreme Court

Rumor Flows on White House Press Chief Stephen Early

The Washington rumor mill repeats that Stephen Early, President Roosevelt's press secretary, plans to resign after decades of service. Ear ly, 55, has directed press relations since 12 years of Roosevelt's administration, earning a salary of 310,000 a year and facing strong civilian job offers while remaining loyal to his post.

Washington Stephen T. Early Steve White House Early Roosevelt

Last of Roosevelt confidants weighs on L F D R

The piece notes Steve Early's loyalty to the President and the pressure on him to stay as Roosevelt faces a fourth term. It recalls the deaths of Louis Howe Marvin McIntyre and Missy Le Hand as the inner circle erodes and hints Roosevelt may lack a trusted aide if Early leaves.

Steve Early Secretariat Mr. Roosevelt White House Louis Henry Howe Marvin H. McIntyre Marguerite A Missy le Hand F.D.R. Wil

Ruth Hanna Simms Remembered as Builders of American Politics

Ruth Hanna Simms is remembered as a dedicated public servant whose life embodied a hands on belief that politics is a vocation and art. She followed in her father Mark Hanna’s path, shaping the Republican party during McKinley Roosevelt and Taft eras with a strong, individualistic approach.

Ruth Hanna Simms Americas Gill America Mark Hanna Republican Party William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft

Ruth Hanna Simms and her impact on American politics

By George Sokolsky lauds Ruth Hanna Simms for shaping Republican strategy in the 1940s. He credits her with influencing Dewey’s path in the Middle West, opposing Willkie over America first priorities, and guiding key figures like Tom Dewey and John Bricker. Her removal from active campaign work ended a long era of political mentorship.

Grant Rutherford Braves Simms Ohio America Wendell Willkie Ruth Hanna Simms Park Avenue Willkie Middle Western Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Mississippi Tom Dewey Middle West John Bricker Herbert Hoover

Byrnes Calls for Equal Justice for Unions and Management

Washington analysis notes Byrnes urges equal treatment for Averys and Petrillos in public interest. War Labor Board and Roosevelt clash over lawful seizure powers in the Petrillo strike and Montgomery Ward case. Experts warn that without action the labor crisis grows, with potential widespread penalties or enforcement.

Washington Byrnes Averys Petrillos Davis Petrillo WLB Roosevelt War Labor Board Montgomery Westla Ns Mon Ry Congress Montgomery Ward Biddle Vinson Labor Board

Government intervention and union power in wartime labor disputes

The article argues government in wartime moved to raise workers, seized management not strikers, and shows unions gaining power beyond public and legal reach. It claims Roosevelt risks being bound to union interests and pressured for more legal support as war labor relations intensify.

Monkey Ward WLB Petrillo Congress

Broadway Rumor Mill Buzzes Around Paris Society

King George of Greece frets over publicists in London while Athens tensions simmer. Cuba and Batista plan moves to Brazil. Roark flaunts a Christmas ermine coat with her dog. Clark Gable tangled with Anita Colby. Romberg score hailed for M Toads new Central Park show.

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